Automotive Technical Trainer (Field-Based, UK-Wide)

Allianz; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Technical Trainer to deliver engaging, hands-on training across the UK. This role involves coaching frontline technicians, updating training programmes, and evaluating training effectiveness. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in the automotive sector, excellent communication skills, and relevant qualifications. Opportunity for ongoing development within a global brand that values diversity.

Benefits

Company car

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing development

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a motor vehicle technician or 3+ years in roadside assistance.
• Proficient in diagnostic equipment and fault-finding techniques.
• Well-presented and confident in corporate settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging technical and non-technical training.
• Design and improve training programmes.
• Evaluate training effectiveness.
• Represent the company at training sessions.

Skills

Technical knowledge across multiple vehicle brands

Experienced in delivering technical training

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative and flexible

Passionate about helping others

Education

City & Guilds Technician Certificates (Level 1 & 2)

Master Technician or advanced diagnostic qualification

Minimum Level 3 High Voltage accreditation

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Technical Trainer
Department: Technical Training
Location: Field-based, UK-wide (travel required) - Croydon and Birmingham main two locations you will be conducting training
Salary: £44,500

Bonus: £5,000

Why join us?

At Allianz, we support the roadside heroes who get thousands of customers back on the road every year. As a Technical Trainer, you’ll inspire, develop, and coach our frontline technicians, helping them stay ahead of rapidly evolving vehicle technologies. This isn’t just classroom training – it’s hands-on, practical, and impactful.

You’ll be out in the field, delivering real-world sessions, coaching on diagnostics, safety, and repairs, and ensuring our teams have the confidence and skills to get the job done right.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver engaging, hands-on technical and non-technical training to ATA accreditation standards.

• Design, update, and improve training programmes across all vehicle brands.

• Coach and support technicians and operational teams to ensure top performance.

• Maintain up-to-date training content, libraries, and competency records.

• Ensure a safe, professional training environment and adhere to Health & Safety regulations.

• Evaluate training effectiveness and provide insights to improve performance.

• Represent Allianz at manufacturer training sessions and share knowledge with the team.

• Support quality and accreditation standards across all training activities.

About you:

• Strong technical knowledge across multiple vehicle brands.

• Experienced in delivering technical training or coaching, ideally to ATA or similar standards.

• Excellent communicator, able to engage and inspire learners.

• Collaborative and flexible – able to travel across the UK (overnight stays and occasional weekends required).

• Passionate about helping others grow and succeed.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• City & Guilds Technician Certificates (Level 1 & 2) or equivalent.

• Master Technician or advanced diagnostic qualification.

• Minimum Level 3 High Voltage accreditation.

• 5+ years’ experience as a motor vehicle technician or 3+ years in roadside assistance.

• Proficient in diagnostic equipment, fault-finding techniques, and Microsoft Office.

• Well-presented, professional, and confident in corporate and customer-facing settings.

Desirable Skills:

• Training diploma or equivalent qualification.

• Experience delivering coaching one-to-one or in small groups.

• Registered Automotive Technician Accreditation.

What we offer:

• Company car

• Opportunity to directly influence the capability of frontline technicians.

• Ongoing development, including manufacturer training.

• Career progression opportunities within a trusted global brand.

• Supportive, dynamic environment that values your contribution.

About Allianz:

Allianz Group is one of the world’s most trusted insurance and asset management companies. We care for our employees as much as our customers, providing an environment where everyone feels empowered to grow, explore, and succeed.

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.